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Lexapro advice???

Acr4886
Acr4886
I have been on Lexapro for about a week now. I was on Zoloft for 3 weeks but it did nothing for me. i couldn't sleep and my anxiety was way up on Zoloft. Can someone tell me some of the side effects that ya'll might have had with Lexapro and how it worked for you? THANKS !
AmandaRaquel
AmandaRaquel
I'm currently on Lexapro. I tried Zoloft as well but it wasn't for me. I've been on Lexapro a lil over a month and still playing with dosage. I noticed increased anxiety for a few weeks but wasn't as bad as Zoloft. I also was a nauseas in the mornings but that passed as well. I take it at nite cause it makes me a lil sleepy. Still feel on edge and anxious that's why I'm still not sure if it'll be for me. But no more daily panic attacks. Good luck xoxo Amanda
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi,
I've Been on it a little over a month. The side effects were tolerable but I started with 2.5(cutting into 1/4) and slowly went up every week so that now I'm on 7.5. I think that is a big help if your sensitive to side effects like I am. I am seeing my prescriber today because I have questions about the med, I'm not sure if I need more time and another increase or if it's not right for me since I noticed I'm more depressed but the panic attacks have gone away but I'm
Feeling more on edge. This is my first med in ten years. I used to take them but got tired of them not working or side effects. I have to say, I don't think it's bad though. I hope it helps you :D
Im not sure if your doing a lot of research on this or just asking here but The thing is, you can research the crap out of any med and hear how "bad" it is for some and how "great" it is for few others like I did. I finally came to the realization that in the end, you just have to take it and see how it works for you. I think the people who take meds and that really worked for them don't comment or post as often as those who complain.
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